Mom Sues School, Alleges Abuse and Neglect of Son With Autism

A suburban mother has filed suit against an elementary school after she said her 8-year-old son with severe autism was abused and neglected for more than four years. Lucia Roden, the mother of Gianni Fata-Roden, accused Prairie Oak Elementary school in Berwyn’s District 98 of restraining her son by “tying him to a chair with...

Berwyn family files lawsuit accusing school of neglecting, abusing son with autism

BERWYN, Ill. (WLS) -- A Berwyn family is suing a suburban school district and their child's school, demanding answers about alleged incidents involving their 8-year-old son who has autism. Lucia Roden said she is concerned for her son's safety. She's speaking out about years of alleged abuse and neglect that she says her 8-year-old son...

Family of 8-year-old with autism sues Berwyn school district, alleges abuse

The family of a 8-year-old boy with severe autism sued their Berwyn school district Monday, alleging abuse and neglected supervision of their child. On Wednesday, second grader Gianni Fata-Roden came home from school with permanent marker scribblings on his...

Parents Demand Answers After Boy With Autism Comes Home With Permanent Marker Scrawled On His Back

As CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey reported, District 98 is investigating, but the superintendent said she could not provide any information on the case until that investigation is complete. The boy’s family says this is not the first time they have had concerns about his supervision. Second-grader Gianna Fata-Roden, 8, has limited speech skills. His mom,...